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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,026.60, 22,546.98 and 6,705.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,026.60, 22,546.98 and 6,705.87 is: 10,061.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,026.60 : 22,546.98 = 6,705.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,026.60/22,546.98 = 6,705.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,026.60x = 22,546.98 × 6,705.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,026.60x = 151,197,116.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,197,116.77/15,026.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,061.97

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